Relicanth
TL;DR. Relicanth is a water/rock-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 485. RELICANTH is a POKéMON species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient POKéMON feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.
RELICANTH is a POKéMON species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient POKéMON feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Relicanth in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Relicanth reaches 2,528 CP at level 40 and 2,892 CP as a best buddy.
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Relicanth in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Relicanth across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #376 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Relicanth.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Relicanth, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Relicanth?
Relicanth is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Relicanth weak to?
Relicanth takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground.
What is Relicanth resistant to?
Relicanth resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Fire. It has no full immunities.
Does Relicanth evolve?
Relicanth does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Relicanth from?
Relicanth was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0369.
What are Relicanth's base stats?
Relicanth has HP 100, Attack 90, Defense 130, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 65, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 485.
What are Relicanth's abilities?
Relicanth can have the abilities Swift Swim, Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Sturdy.
Is Relicanth legendary or mythical?
No. Relicanth is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Relicanth's best stat?
Relicanth's highest base stat is Defense at 130, which ranks 17th of 217 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Relicanth good?
Relicanth has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Relicanth as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Relicanth is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Relicanth vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Relicanth | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Attack | 90 | 77 | +13 |
| Defense | 130 | 81 | +49 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 67 | -22 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Speed | 55 | 62 | -7 |
| Total | 485 | 427 | +58 |
Relicanth appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Relicanth is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Relicanth in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 18 games have a known habitat.
Relicanth appears in 7 episodes.
From EP276 (2002-11-14) through SM104 (2019-01-13).
- EP276 Hoenn Alone! Original 2003-10-25
- AG002 A Ruin with a View Advanced Generation 2003-11-08
- AG094 The Relicanth Really Can Advanced Generation 2005-09-24
- AG107 Absol-ute Disaster Advanced Generation 2006-01-07
- DP089 Up Close and Personable! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-10
- XY022 Going for the Gold! XY 2014-06-21
- SM104 That's Some Spicy Island Research! Sun & Moon 2019-05-04
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Relicanth card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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